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H.Res. 191 (115th)

Opposing fake news and alternative facts.

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Introduced

10 March 2017

Last action

16 March 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

3 January 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: it is Congress's duty to uphold the U.S. Constitution and all of the fundamental rights, including the freedom of the press; the President must immediately acknowledge his support of the First Amendment and express his support for U.S. democracy; the United States should continue being a democracy, not an autocracy; White House spokespersons should not issue fake news; and White House spokespersons who offer alternative or inaccurate facts should retract their statements immediately.

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Timeline

  1. 10 March 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 March 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 March 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 March 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Source: Committee

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